Articles by James Calloway
Nu Holdings Stock Holds Near $15 as Investors Assess Credit Trends Post-Earnings
Nu Holdings shares ended the week at $14.98, down 0.5%, as the market digests Q4 earnings highlighting record revenue and a growing customer base alongside rising credit costs. Attention now turns to first-quarter credit trends and updates on the company's U.S. expansion plans.
WBD Shares Trade at 9% Discount to Paramount's $31 Takeover Bid Amid Regulatory Probe
Warner Bros. Discovery shares finished Friday at $28.17, representing a 9% discount to Paramount's $31-per-share acquisition offer. California's attorney general has opened an investigation into the proposed merger.
Duolingo Plunges as Strategy Shift to User Growth Sparks Downgrades
Duolingo shares tumbled 14% on Friday following a disappointing 2026 bookings outlook and a strategic pivot toward user acquisition over near-term profitability, leading to analyst downgrades.
Applied Optoelectronics Soars on Strong Forecast and Strategic Moves
Applied Optoelectronics shares skyrocketed over 56% following a robust quarterly report and an optimistic revenue forecast for the current quarter, coupled with announcements of a capital raise and facility expansion.
Flutter Shares Plunge on Dimmed 2026 Outlook, U.S. Engagement Concerns
Flutter Entertainment's U.S.-listed stock tumbled nearly 14% following a cautious 2026 outlook, with management pointing to weaker U.S. engagement and increased spending requirements.
UnitedHealth Implements Pay Freeze, Dividend Amid Cost Pressures
UnitedHealth Group has limited employee pay increases to a range of 0% to 2% and initiated layoffs, a move aligning with broader cost-control efforts. The company's board also approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.21 per share.
Costco Shares Surge on Bank of America Buy Rating Ahead of Earnings
Costco Wholesale shares gained over 2% to close above $1,010 following a Buy initiation from Bank of America. Focus turns to the retailer's upcoming quarterly report on March 5.
Dell Soars 22% on AI Server Forecast, Eyes Monday Test
Dell shares closed up 21.9% Friday after the company significantly raised its AI-optimized server growth target and increased shareholder payouts. The stock's post-earnings rally will be tested in Monday's trading session.
Broadcom's Q1 Report Looms as AI Demand, Margins in Focus
Broadcom shares slipped 0.7% to $319.55 Friday, nearly 23% below their 52-week high, ahead of its March 4 earnings report. Analysts will focus on AI chip demand and margin trends.
NGX Group Surges on Strong Earnings, Dividend and Bonus Plan
NGX Group shares surged nearly 10% following robust 2025 results and a shareholder return plan. The broader Nigerian equity market continues its strong year-to-date advance.
Indonesia's IDX Enforces Free-Float Rule, Inflation Data Looms
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) starts phasing in a new 15% minimum free-float requirement next week, which may compel over 200 listed companies to increase their public share offerings. Market focus also shifts to upcoming trade and inflation figures.